News - Bedford Liberal Democrats

Mayor Dave Hodgson conducts the 'Pints in the Parishes' draw

Full 'Pints in the Parishes' Schedule

Having received an excellent response from Parish Councils after inviting them to nominate a local pub as a venue for one of the monthly 'Pints in the Parishes' events, I had to conduct a draw to identify at random the pubs I will be visiting. The first event at the Swan in Elstow was an extremely useful way of finding out the concerns and ideas of residents in an informal setting, and I am looking forward to the rest of the schedule, which is now confirmed.

13 Jun 2010

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Dave Hodgson and Charles Royden at Chip Fat Road Resurfacing Trial

Roads Funding £3 million Greater with the Lib Dems as Tories Display 'Astonishing Hypocrisy'

In a display of 'astonishing hypocrisy,' the Conservatives have criticised the Liberal Democrats on the issue of roads funding in spite of the fact that thanks to the Lib Dems an additional £3 million has been invested in road repairs and resurfacing since the demise of the Conservative County Council in April 2009.

13 Jun 2010

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Get Down to the Athletics Stadium Tomorrow and 'Run with the Stars!'

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself tomorrow, as the world class Kenyan athletes who have been here in Bedford this week taking part in a range of community activities give local residents the chance to 'Run With the Stars.'

11 Jun 2010

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CAMPING SUPPLIES WELCOMED ON ILLEGAL CAMPSITE

Cllr Phil Merryman, Liberal Democrat Goldington Ward, has this week welcomed caravans and other equipment onto a previous illegal Gypsy and Traveller site. The old MFI site in Norse Road has been plagued by illegal encampments. Cllr Merryman said, "I am really pleased to see these caravans on this site as it means the new occupier, Go Outdoors, is now preparing to move in. Whilst the site may look like it is been occupied by Travellers again this is not the case and we wanted to assure local residents this is a welcome development for this site."

11 Jun 2010

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Kite Festival a Great Success

The Bedford Kite Festival was visited by over 40,000 people last weekend - a record turnout. I was there on Saturday and spent time talking to kite flyers, stall holders and residents who had come down to enjoy the wonderful array of kites. Unfortunately the conditions on Saturday were not helpful to kite-flying, but that didn't seem to be hampering anyone's ability to enjoy themselves.

10 Jun 2010

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Kenyan athletes Duncan Kibet, Benjamin Limo, Catherine Ndereba and Paul Tergat with Dave Hodgson in the Mayor's Parlour

Taking Tea with Olympic Champions and Athletics Legends: World Class Kenyan Athletes are in Town

What a thrill it was to welcome 6 world class Kenyan athletes to the Mayor's Parlour yesterday. Huge credit must go to Kenya Community Bedford and all those who have worked to make the prestigious visit happen. It was a great pleasure to meet them all and to thank them for coming to Bedford to take part in a full programme of events through the week for the benefit of the local community.

8 Jun 2010

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Full 'Pints in the Parishes' Schedule

Roads Funding £3 million Greater with the Lib Dems as Tories Display 'Astonishing Hypocrisy'

Get Down to the Athletics Stadium Tomorrow and 'Run with the Stars!'

CAMPING SUPPLIES WELCOMED ON ILLEGAL CAMPSITE

Kite Festival a Great Success

Taking Tea with Olympic Champions and Athletics Legends: World Class Kenyan Athletes are in Town

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